Guy Fieri goes for a drive on the historic Route 66 and hits up the best food joints on the way: enjoying some classic comfort food in Victorville, CA; rockin’ roadside eats in Stroud, OK; and homemade biscuits and gravy in Baxter Springs, KS.

In Guy’s world, every day is Mardi Gras and man can’t live on po-boys and muffaletta sandwiches alone. You might know Jambalaya as a rich stew made with andouille sausage, veggies, and chicken, but to Guy it’s the perfect base for a genius sandwich. Recipes: Jambalaya Sandwich, Championship Potatoes and Just What the Doctor Ordered.

Rachael Ray, Food Network diva and star of 30 Minute Meals, Rachael Ray’s Tasty Travels, Inside Dish with Rachael Ray and $40 a Day, teaches the contestants about show pacing, swap-outs, and never stopping tape. Contestants then take turns preparing a portion of a dish with the cameras rolling.